August 17, 2022

CNBC

Retail sales little changed in July amid fall in gas prices and drop in auto sales

Retail activity was flat in July as falling fuel prices held back gas station sales and consumers turned more heavily to online shopping.Story Published at: August 17, 2022 at 06:43PM

Aug 17

CNBC

Jim Cramer says investors should take some profits with markets poised to cool off

“Stocks need a cooling-off period after this miraculous run, and we’re getting one for certain,” Cramer said.Story Published at: August 18, 2022 at 12:15AM

Aug 17

CNBC

LeBron James agrees to 2-year, $97.1 million contract extension with the Lakers, reports say

LeBron James reportedly agrees to a two-year $97.1 million contract extension.Story Published at: August 17, 2022 at 09:49PM

Aug 17

US pharmacy chains ordered to pay $650m in Ohio opioids suit

It comes after a court found the chains helped create an oversupply of opioid pills in Ohio counties.Story Published at: August 18, 2022 at 12:07AM

Aug 17

How English is becoming a popular option in Algeria

An increasing number of young people in the ex-French colony see English as a universal language.Story Published at: August 18, 2022 at 12:15AM

Aug 17

‘Don’t Say Terra’ and Other Reflections From Korea’s Crypto Extravaganza

By CD Read more: CoinDesk A series of conferences in Seoul explored the future of DeFi, but the $40 billion blowup of a major Korean crypto project was not on the agenda.Publish at: August 17, 2022 at 11:20PM

Aug 17

Tell Us What You Know About Crypto and Blockchain Education

By CD Read more: CoinDesk For CoinDesk’s Best Universities for Blockchain ranking in September, we are seeking opinions and recommendations from professionals, academics and students in the industry. Tell us what you think.Publish at: August 17, 2022 at 11:18PM

Aug 17